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Truth Wanted

Truth Wanted

By: Atheist Community of Austin
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WHAT IS TRUTH WANTED? 🤔

Truth Wanted is a show about getting to the bottom of beliefs, whether it’s karma or Christ, Bigfoot or crystals. Truth Wanted would like to know how you know it’s true.

Hosted by ObjectivelyDan, Truth Wanted takes calls from the community (that means YOU!) and features new guests every week, emphasizing thorough conversations over name-calling and scoffing (most of the time). Truth Wanted focuses on how and why people believe what they believe, and how you can talk about beliefs in more effective ways.

Call Truth Wanted! 7:00-8 :30PM CT at 1-512-991-9242 or call with your computer 💻 http://tiny.cc/calltw


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Episodes
  • Truth Wanted 9.37 with ObjectivelyDan and Jim Barrows

    Truth Wanted 9.37 with ObjectivelyDan and Jim Barrows
    Sep 14 2026
    In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and Jim Barrows navigate belief, bodily autonomy, grief, and cosmological claims with callers from across the globe.

    Robert-CA calls to encourage Christians to be gentle in conversations but quickly pivots to abortion rights and bodily autonomy. The hosts challenge his position on forced pregnancy and the conversation derails into conspiracy theories about drag queens and trans people, leading to call termination. What happens when gentleness gives way to unfounded fear?

    Anne-CA shares her experience of feeling her deceased father's presence and wonders if it was supernatural. The hosts explain grief hallucinations as a natural psychological response to loss, not evidence of the paranormal. Anne reflects on the difference between mental illness and grief. How do we honor our loved ones without invoking the supernatural?

    John-(Canada) argues America isn't a Christian nation due to indigenous peoples' presence and emphasizes environmental issues over religious debates. The hosts agree secular government is essential and note how religious worldviews impact climate action. Can we prioritize the planet over theological disputes?

    Ex-Muslim-(Pakistan) asks how atheists answer the question of the universe's creation. The hosts explain the question assumes a creator, discuss Big Bang theory, and emphasize the burden of proof lies with those claiming a god exists. Why do we assume creation requires a creator?

    Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time!

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Truth Wanted 9.36 with Kelley Laughlin and Gretchen Z

    Truth Wanted 9.36 with Kelley Laughlin and Gretchen Z
    Sep 7 2026
    In today's episode of Truth Wanted, Kelley Laughlin and Gretchen Z. explore souls, spirits, and the supernatural with calls ranging from witchcraft to ghost sightings to biblical morality!

    Robin in KY shares her journey from Christianity through witchcraft to atheism. After years of believing coincidences proved magic was real, her 14-year-old daughter helped her see reason. How do we distinguish between genuine patterns and our brain's tendency to find meaning where none exists? What role does confirmation bias play in supernatural beliefs?

    Patrick in FL insists RNA and DNA complexity proves God exists as a chemist designer. The conversation becomes contentious as Patrick talks over the hosts and refuses to engage with their responses. Why does complexity necessarily require a designer? What would distinguish a designed molecule from an undesigned one?

    Ken in VA recounts seeing a Victorian-dressed ghost walk through him 48 years ago in his then-new house. He admits other explanations would be boring and prefers the ghost story. When we favor exciting explanations over mundane ones, what does that say about our relationship with truth?

    Emanuel in Sweden, a Christian of two years, discusses belief in souls and Jesus. The hosts challenge him on Jesus historicity and the originality of biblical morals. What evidence would demonstrate Jesus was a real historical figure versus a mythological one? Emanuel is encouraged to call back for Atheist Experience.

    Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time!

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Truth Wanted 9.35 with Jon The Skeptick and Lil

    Truth Wanted 9.35 with Jon The Skeptick and Lil
    Aug 31 2026
    In today's episode of Truth Wanted, Jon the Skeptick and Lil, The Beard of Empathy, tackle UFO footage, ancient alien theories, and biblical prophecies!

    Georgi in Bulgaria shares UFO footage from his YouTube channel, convinced he's captured something extraordinary. The hosts explain that without perspective, distance, or size reference, any object in the sky is just unidentified. Why does unidentified automatically mean aliens? What evidence bridges the gap between "I don't know what that is" and "therefore extraterrestrials"? Georgi's leap from mystery to conclusion skips the most important step: demonstration.

    Nick in IL argues that mythological stories reflect actual human encounters with advanced technology, not gods. If ancient people saw advanced tech, how do we distinguish that claim from pure speculation? What method separates your interpretation from fan fiction? The hosts press Nick on the difference between an interesting idea and demonstrable truth. Why should we accept your reading of myths over the simpler explanation that people made up stories?

    John in CA defends biblical prophecies and miracles as proof of divine truth. The hosts challenge translation issues, noting "virgin" versus "young woman" in Isaiah, and ask why miracles conveniently stopped when recording technology arrived. Why are there two contradictory creation accounts in Genesis? If the Bible is inerrant, why does it contradict itself on page one? John's confidence in prophecy crumbles under scrutiny of the text itself.

    Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time!

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    1 hr and 22 mins
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